D.C. was born on Nov. 9, 1943 in San Jose to Clair and Geneva Perry. He worked for Southern Pacific and Union Pacific railroads for 37 years, working his way up by doing many different jobs for the railroad. He was an avid walker and cyclist, and liked to hike all over. He will be remembered for riding his trike all over Scott Valley.

D.C. is survived by two daughters, Reverend Jill Perry-Comer and her husband Pastor Ken Comer of Trinity Center and Debora Behm and her husband Bill of Hamburg; three sisters Joyce Nadine Perry of Corpus Christi, Texas, Lelanii Harris of Stigler, Okla. and Geraldine Bumgardner of Mc Alester, Okla.; five grandchildren, Forrest and Ethan Rose, Jake and Aaron Carroll and Angela Markham; and one great-grandchild on the way.

D.C. was preceded in death by his brother Edward Perry.

No services are scheduled.

In lieu of flowers, buy a drink for a friend and have a toast to David. “Dance to your favorite song, sing Amazing Grace and laugh!” are his words for when he died.

Online condolences may be made at www.girdnerfuneralchapel.com. Girdner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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